Can AM Modeler in ABAQUS change material parameters in the simulation? 1

[Yao9590]

Hi everyone.

I'm doing finite element analysis of 3D printed concrete.

Due to the characteristics of concrete, the material parameters (Young's modulus, cohesion, etc.) of the lower layers will increase over time when printing to the higher layers.

I'm using the AM Modeler plugin to simulate 3D printing.

The way I've found to change material properties is to use Field variables in the Property.

But this method has to be divided into multiple steps, I don't know if AM Modeler can be divided into multiple steps.

Is there a better solution?

Thanks for your reply!

 

[FEA way]

You don't need multiple steps to have time-dependent material properties:

https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=459126

 

[Yao9590]

Hi, FEA way.

Thanks for your reply.

I'll try it later!!